Remove an old DELL Windows XP.

Cannot "Reformat" or Format ". Am I missing somethimg?

Hello

· What is the model number of the computer?

· Why you format the hard drive?

· You receive an error message or error code when you try to format the hard drive?

· What procedure you follow to get in shape?

You can check the link below: how to partition and format a hard disk using the Windows XP Setup program: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/313348

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